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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 292.21 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 292.21 and 73.11 is: 109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 292.21 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/292.21 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 292.21 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 21,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363.11/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.60

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